Malaysia My 2nd Home (MM2H) program was formally known as the “Silver Hair” Program, initially cater to those age above 50 years old and wished to retire in Malaysia. Now the MM2H Program Malaysia is opened to all foreigners (age 35 and above) who wish to reside in Malaysia on a 5 years visa, irrespective of age, gender religion or races.
The 5 years visa is a multiple entry social visa and the visa is renewable for up to 5 years.
And as from February 2009, Malaysia government has improvised the MM2H program with better benefits. Successful applicants are allowed to bring along their spouse, dependent (age 21yrs -34 yrs: single and unmarried) and also maid from their original country.
Malaysia is extremely famous with bustling cities in West Malaysia like Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Malacca. Some finds Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia a great place for a much laid back cities as well. However there is a separate MM2H Borneo visa for east Malaysia.
Malaysia is encouraging foreigners to make the country a home and financial liquidity holds a very high positive points for approval. The government wants to have immigrants who can afford to take care of themselves. There are several incomes include pension incomes that will be considered for application. Interested applicants can through the details in MM2H Rules and Requirements.
There may be other points that you would like to know for this MM2H programs Malaysia:
Can MM2H do business in Malaysia?
MM2H visa holder can form company here in Malaysia.
What is MM2H for Sabah and Sarawak?
The MM2H benefits for Borneo (East Malaysia) is for Sabah and Sarawak and MM2H for Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) is different.
Can MM2H study in Malaysia?
Yes, kids who are below 21 years of age with MM2H visa can study in international school in Malaysia.
Can MM2H hire domestic helper?
Yes, each applicant can apply for one helper but subject to guideline of immigration department